Senior Electrical Design Engineer
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support the design and development of electrical control systems and switchgear for advanced wire drawing and cable manufacturing equipment.
Key Responsibilities
• Design electrical control systems, power distribution, and switchgear assemblies.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical / Engineering Base
• Develop engineering documentation including bills of material, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards including NEC, CSA, UL508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and NFPA 70E.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering teams to integrate electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support manufacturing, testing, and production teams during build and acceptance phases.
• Review engineering changes and implement design improvements.
• Participate in project execution from concept through commissioning.
• Provide technical support to internal stakeholders and customers when required.
Qualifications & Experience
Electrical Engineering Design
• Strong experience with electrical control panel and switchgear design.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ability to develop detailed engineering drawings and documentation.
• Knowledge of control circuits, power distribution, and industrial electrical systems.
Standards & Compliance
• Thorough understanding of NEC, UL508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, and CSA requirements.
• Experience designing systems for industrial equipment or machinery.
Additional Requirements
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems.
• Experience collaborating with mechanical engineering teams.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks is advantageous.
• Understanding of manufacturing and industrial equipment environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Position is on-site in Swedesboro, NJ
Salary Range: $90K – 120K base
Career Opportunity
Successful candidates will participate in a structured training program covering Niehoff’s specialized manufacturing technologies and engineering processes. High-performing individuals will be considered for succession into the Engineering Manager role.
Niehoff Endex North America Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive salary, benefits, paid vacation, and an opportunity to work at a growing company. We offer training in the very specific process technology of non-ferrous wire drawing, annealing, plating, stranding, etc. Some of the training can be provided by our parent company Niehoff Germany.
